Early in the offseason, the New Orleans Saints reportedly showed interest in bringing Asante Samuel Jr. on board, and with Samuel Jr.'s prior experience with Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley, it made sense. I mean, hey, who wouldn't want a cornerback who gathered 176 tackles and six interceptions on his rookie contract? However, as the weeks went on, all that was heard on that front were crickets.
Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the former Los Angeles Chargers cornerback has finally been cleared to play following a surgical procedure. A versatile defensive back, he has been a free agent since the end of the 2024 season.